Important changes to planning law are taking effect as the Planning and Development Act 2024 is being commenced on a phased basis.

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Local Authority and Regional Assembly Staff Training

On this page you can access the recording from the OPR online Webinar entitled ‘Implementation of the new Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Section 28 Guidelines’ held on Friday, 20th May 2022. The video link contains the following:

  • The Opening Address- delivered by Eamonn Kelly, Principal Officer, EU & International Planning Regulation Unit, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
  • Overview of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Regional Assemblies and Planning Authorities- delivered by Paul Scott, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
  • Implementation of the New Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Guidelines: The Local Authority Perspective- delivered by Sheila Downes, Clare County Council.

Disclaimer

The Planning and Development Act 2024 was signed into law on 17 October 2024. The Act is being commenced on a phased basis to facilitate a smooth transition from the existing legislation to the new legislation. It is important to note that transitional arrangements are in place. This means that certain elements of the work of the OPR remain under the previous legislation during this time.

This website will be updated at the earliest opportunity to correspond with the commencement of the various Parts of the Act.

Information on the commencement of the Act is available on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website.

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